MINI 2015 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS
Brand
MINI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2015 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS vehicles due to structure:body issues. If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door vehicles. The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels and the exterior vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. Note: this recall supersedes 14V-815.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026